# Jennifer Nielsen

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Traitor’s Game, Valuing People of All Cultures

Traitor's Game (2:41) In a true dilemma, you find yourself facing two conflicting options. Which is best?  Which do you choose? Our first guest, children’s book author, Jennifer Nielsen, talks about the “dilemma” at the heart of her latest novel, "The Traitor’s Game". The main character must choos…

Forgotten Hero, Connected Learning

Sharlee Glenn Library on Wheels (2:39) Unsung heroes – there are many. People who do something significant, ground-breaking, history making – but little is known about them or their deeds. Our first guest on Worlds Awaiting, Sharlee Glenn, is singing the praises of one such forgotten hero. Sharle…

A Night Divided, Making Math More Approachable

A Night Divided (3:38) Truth can be stranger than fiction. And often more fascinating. Many a Young Adult novel begins with a compelling story from history – something that really happened. Our first guest, Young Adult book author Jennifer Nielsen became interested in the Berlin Wall and the many …

Book Settings, Hi/Lo Books

Book Settings (3:11) If you could travel back in time, where would you want to go? Prehistoric Europe? The land of the ancient Inca civilization? … There’s always Egypt with its untold mysteries, marvels, and mummies. Our first guest, Young Adult book author, Jennifer Nielsen, takes her readers on…

Becoming an Author, Helping the Reluctant Reader

Journey to Becoming an Author (3:45) What prompts someone to write? Is it because of a desire to share something – like a story or an experience? Sometimes a simple desire to write eventually leads to becoming a published writer. This was the case with Young Adult book author, Jennifer Nielsen. In…

Literacy Opens Doors, Author Jennifer Nielsen

Literacy Opens Doors (3:31) Of all the subsets of society, children are the most vulnerable. Children need the most help. We start with their basic needs: food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Soon after these priorities, we start addressing other vital needs, such as supportive relationships in …

S3 Ep 10: "A book that makes us want to write - go get another a copy to destroy" and other tips on how to read like a writer.

Welcome to a very special episode! We are so excited to welcome back two wonderful, insightful, Read To Write Kidlit alumni authors for a special season finale! In this episode we will talk about specific strategies for reading as a writer, tell you how we approach reading each book for the podcas…

*bonus episode* book reflections: words on fire by jennifer nielsen | ep. 216

for our last book reflection episode of the summer, i picked words on fire by jennifer nielsen, a historical fiction book i read a few weeks ago. it's a beautiful reminder of the connection between interpersonal messages and global themes, the joy of finding meaningful work, and a lesson in appreci…